Cable / Telecom News

Bell gets Gol to go


TORONTO – Sympatico.msn and Bell Mobility’s soccer fan customers can now access exclusive content from GolTV, Canada’s 24-hour soccer network.

Bell Mobility clients with video-capable mobile phones can watch exclusive coverage of the top professional soccer leagues around the globe, including UEFA Champions League, England’s Premiere League, Spain’s La Liga, Italy’s Serie A and Germany’s Bundesliga.

GolTV exclusive content is now available for soccer enthusiasts online at www.goltv.ca/sympatico, which Bell says is Canada’s most popular portal with almost 20 million unique visitors.

GOLTV is already available on channel 404 from Bell ExpressVu.

"GolTV’s partnership with Bell represents a significant win for Canadian soccer fans," said Mark Rubinstein, president, GolTV, in a release.

Soccer fans will be treated to exclusive mobile video content that includes:

* On The Pitch: Prior to weekend matches, experts discuss the hottest soccer topics making news around the world. Hosted by Lee Godfrey with analyst Paul James.

* Champions League Preview: Godfrey and James give fans a critical review of Champions League action, with an eye towards the key issues facing the top teams.

* Off The Pitch: Godfrey hosts this irreverent look at some of the biggest headlines and behind-the-scenes news worldwide.

Soccer-dedicated video content from GolTV on sympatico.msn.ca also includes Living Legends, in-depth player profiles of the best players in history and the best still playing, and Lee Godfrey’s Soccer Blog, where Godfrey gives fans his unique insight and opinion on all things important to the true soccer fan.

www.goltv.ca  
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